I can’t believe that James Gunn managed to make Starro the Conquerer a sympathetic villain. And he did it with one line of dialog.
Inara: So. Would you like to lecture me on the wickedness of my ways? Book: I brought you some supper, but if you'd prefer a lecture, I've a few very catchy ones prepped. Sin and hellfire... one has lepers.
'Serenity'
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Tom Scola - Aug 08, 2021 7:39:47 am PDT #3034 of 3455
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
-t - Aug 08, 2021 12:28:36 pm PDT #3035 of 3455
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Well, that was an intriguing comment, Scola, so I watched Suicide Squad this morning. That was ore emotional investment than I expected to have.
EpicTangent - Sep 23, 2021 8:58:54 am PDT #3036 of 3455
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
Saw a preview of Dear Evan Hansen last night. My friend and I knew the basic plot going in, but not much other than that. We really enjoyed it. And had a good talk about depression and anxiety and growing up, etc. after.
megan walker - Oct 14, 2021 12:05:21 pm PDT #3037 of 3455
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
I had such a crappy day yesterday doing my taxes that I decided it was finally time to watch The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Well, that, and it's expiring from the Criterion Channel this month.
Technically more grotesque than gory, but the grotesquerie is profound and disturbing. It's more unsettling than vomitous if that makes sense.
This description was dead on, Hec. Glad I watched it though; it's nice to see where all those horror tropes came from. And it was perfect timing for my mood.
After a more stressful than planned birthday yesterday, I once again turned to 70s horror, finally watching The Wicker Man. While I'd probably rank it below Chainsaw, I agree with those who said it is another not-to-be-missed film from that original Criterion set. It's bonkers in the best way possible. I can' t believe they tried to remake it. Well, I can, but I'm not surprised it was a disaster.
I haven't quite gotten into Halloween viewing mode, but I think that when I do, I need to make an effort to see more of the classics from the 70s and 80s.
-t - Oct 14, 2021 12:20:36 pm PDT #3038 of 3455
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Oh, I've actually seen the original Wicker Man! Not the remake. I do still think about it sometimes, so I'm glad I saw it but I don't know that I have anything to say about it.
Toddson - Oct 14, 2021 1:11:27 pm PDT #3039 of 3455
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
I kind of remember seeing The Wicker Man years ago, but don't have much to say about it. However, in holiday movies, I got the DVD on sale and watched Anna and the Apocalypse ... and now I'm earwormed with one of the songs.
megan walker - Oct 14, 2021 1:24:58 pm PDT #3040 of 3455
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Anna and the Apocalypse is so much fun.
DavidS - Oct 14, 2021 2:21:41 pm PDT #3041 of 3455
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Relatedly, my friend Kier-la Janisse, has directed a documentary about Folk Horror (a genre in which The Wicker Man is a core, originating text) which has been sweeping up awards at film festivals all year: [link]
Here's the trailer: [link]
amyparker - Oct 14, 2021 4:21:22 pm PDT #3042 of 3455
You've got friends to have good times with. When you need to share the trauma of a badly-written book with someone, that's when you go to family.
[grabs link, runs off to share] [digs through CD bin looking for The Wicker Man soundtrack, I know it's in here somewhere]
Toddson - Oct 15, 2021 5:46:38 am PDT #3043 of 3455
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
I know it's in here somewhere
The story of my life.